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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 01-14-2005rg)CITY OF PLYMOU' COUNCIL INFO ME January 14, 2005 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Planning Commission January 19 meeting agenda .................................... Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) January 20 meeting agenda January, February and March Official City Meeting Calendars ................. Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings ................. Dummy FOR INFORMATION ... News Articles, Releases, Publications, etc. Information regarding the special meeting on the proposed Dial—A—Ride fareincreases....................................................................................................................... Page 12 City news release announcing the availability of bricks for purchase for the MillenniumGarden............................................................................................................. Page 13 Star Tribune Plymouth—related articles from the Wednesday "West Edition": Story on residential complaints about County signs along trails that are former railways................................................................................................. Page 14 Item on Jim Willis and his long—term connection to the City ................................. Page 16 News coverage on Mayor Johnson's call for cooperation between the Legislature and local governments: St. Paul Pioneer Press story .................................................................................... Page 17 KARE-TV Capitol Notebook report ....................................................................... Page 18 Minnesota Public Radio Capitol Notebook report .................................................. Page 19 League of Minnesota Cities Bulletin report ............................................................ Page 20 Wetland Health Evaluation Program appreciation dinner invitation .................................. Page 22 Notice of a public information meeting on the reconstruction of Hwy. 101 ...................... Page 25 Invitation to the TwinWest 201h Anniversary Gala.............................................................. Page 26 Staff Reports Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility Population Report ...................................... Page 27 Minutes Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission December 8 meeting ............................ Page 28 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO January 14, 2005 Page 2 West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission December 9 meeting .................. Page 32 Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission December 9 meeting ........................ Page35 Correspondence Letter from Congressman Jim Ramstad to Hennepin County Commission Chair Randy Johnson regarding the proposed closing of the Mission Detox Facilityin Plymouth............................................................................................................ Page 38 Letter from State Patrol Officer Jim Ullmer praising the work of Plymouth Officers Dave Groth, Dave Anderson, and Dave Thompson .............................................. Page 39 Invitation to residents to a public hearing on the proposed no wake zones ........................ Page 41 Letter to the Josephsons regarding their claim for flooding damages at 1451 TeakwoodLane................................................................................................................... Page 42 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2005 WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approve the December 15, 2004.Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. B. Ryland Homes. Approve variance to front yard setbacks for Lots 1-6, Block 1, The Fields of Nanterre Third Addition located at 16231-16251 50d' Avenue North. (2004149) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. City of Plymouth. Zoning Ordinance text amendment to change allowable uses the C-1 (Convenience Commercial), C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial), and C-4 (Community Commercial) districts. (2004057) B. Opus Northwest LLC. Site plan amendment to allow a 54,000 square foot building addition and an interim use permit for reduced parking, for AGA Medical Corporation located at 9700 Schmidt Lake Road. (2004143) C. Holiday Stationstores, Inc. Planned unit development amendment to allow construction of a 1,277 -square foot car wash addition for property located at 2725 Campus Drive. (2004148) D. City of Plymouth. Consider Zoning Amendments to allow Religious Institutions in the Industrial Districts. (2004151) 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Regulatory Policies and Housing Affordability: A study on the impact of regulatory policies and their effects on housing affordability. J 0111-113061 AGENDA MEETING PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2005 - 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Medicine Lake Room City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes from December 16, 2004 B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Reports 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. Housing Revenue Bonds. Consider issuance and set the date of sale 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Regulatory Policy Report B. Naming of New Senior Building 5. ADJOURNMENT OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS January 2005 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Feb 2005 1 Dec 2004 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S NEW YEAR'S 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 DAY 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6:45 PM YOUTH 7:00 PM HUMAN 7:00 PM ADVISORY PLANNING RIGHTS COUNCIL, Council COMMISSION COMMISSION - Chambers NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION, Medicine Lake Room Gleason Lake Room, lower level 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: CITY MANAGER ANNUAL REVIEW, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITYCOMMITTEE (EOC), Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 700 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Counul Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY Observed - City Offices 7:00 PM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING: DISCUSS STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 7:30 AM -9:00 AM MLC REGIONAL BREAKFAST, Plymouth Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Closed 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 45 AM TWNWEST STATE OM LUNCHEON, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON 700 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers TRANSIT, Council Chambers (this meeting only) 30 31 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers modified on 1/13/2005 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS February 2005 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 7:00 PM 7:00 PM HUMAN 2:00 PM -7:00 PLANNING RIGHTS PM FIRE & ICE COMMISSION, Council Chambers COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room FESTIVAL, Parkers Lake 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5:30 PM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING: DISCUSS DRAFT POND MAINTENANCE IMPLEMENTATION; L -Ch Room, 1- level 15'.30 PM PUBLIC HEARING ON NO -WAKE ORDMANCE,C.m I Chambers 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC I, C.0 1 CNm ,. 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 700 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers ASH WEDNESDAY 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7.00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Council Chambers 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 PRESIDENTS 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 AM -9:00 9:00 AM DAY - City REGULAR PLYMOUTH AM MUNICIPAL SPECIAL Offices Closed COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake Room LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION, Plymouth Radisson COUNCIL MEETING - SET 2005 GOALS & PRIORITIES; Plymouth Creek Center 27 28 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council Mar 2005 S M T W T F S l 2 3 4 5 Jan 2005 S M T W T F S 1 Chambers 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 modified on 1/13/2005 e� OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS March 2005 Sunday I Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 ^� L 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 3 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - l� 5 Feb 2005 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Council Chambers Medicine Lake 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Room 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council 7:00 PM ENV R C MENITT DUAL COMMITTEE (EOC),Coura Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers Chambers 13 14 .15 16 17 18 19 6:00 PM YOUTH TOWN FORUM, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 PALM SUNDAY 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, Sheraton Minneapols West 12201 Ridgedale Driw, Minnetonka 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON Good Friday TRANSIT (PACT) - Medicine Lake 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers Room 27 EASTER SUNDAY 28 6:45 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Council 29 30 31 Apr 2005 S M T W T F S 1 2 Chambers 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 modified on 1/13/2005 I Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items January 18, Special, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Discuss Street Reconstruction Program January 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve Tree Removal contract for 2005/2006 • Approve Encroachment Agreement for Constructing a Berm within City Owned Vacated Medina Road Right -of -Way for the Benefit of "Shops at Plymouth Creek" CSM Corporation (2004112) • Approve development contract for "Shops at Plymouth Creek" located southwest of State Highway 55 and Vicksburg Lane. CSM Corporation. (2004112-F) • Order improvement and preparation of plans and specifications for Timber Creek Erosion Control Improvements (4137) • Approve Final Payment, Old Rockford Road/Highway 55 Area Utilities (103 3) • Approve plans and specifications, order advertisement for bids, Vicksburg Lane/Highway 55 Intersection Improvements (4134) • Approve Well No. 1 Maintenance (4147) • Approve Change Order No. 1, 2004 Mill and Overlay, Part 2 (4115) • Approve Change Order No. 1, Central and Zachary Water Treatment Plant Upgrades (2032) • Authorizing the vacation of certain Street & Drainage/Utility Easements within Spicer Addition as described and recorded in Document No. 4683782 (2004112) • Award bid for Police firing range improvements • Approve variance to front yard setbacks for Lots 1-6, Block 1, The Fields of Nanterre Third Addition located at 16231-16251 50' Avenue North. Ryland Homes. (2004149) • Approve comments on Metropolitan Council 2030 Water Resources Management Policy Plan • Consider appointment to the Environmental Quality Committee (Ward 3 vacancy) February 8, Special, 5:30 p.m., Lunch Room • Discuss Draft Pond Maintenance Implementation February 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve request for increase in engineering rates for six of the City's seven designated consulting engineering firms (tabled from January 11) February 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announcement of Wayzata School District's "Putting Family First Day" on March 7 February 26 (Saturday), Special, 9:00 a.m., Fireside Room at Plymouth Creek Center • Set Council Goals and Priorities 11 Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Special Public Meeting Notice for Dial -A -Ride Customers Proposed Fare Increase For Dial -A -Ride The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) will hold a special public meeting for comments on a proposed fare increase for Dial -A -Ride services. Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Plymouth City Hall City Council Chambers 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 The proposed effective date for this fare increase is Saturday, March 12, 2005. Current Fares: Same-day fare: $2.00 Advance reservation: $1.50 Seniors & ADA: $0.75 Youth (K-12): $0.75 Pre-school child: FREE ADA assistant FREE Note: The base fares have been in force for at least 10 years, possibly longer. Senior and ADA fare and youth (K-12) fare were implemented within past 3 years. Sucsested Fares: Base fare: $2.00 Seniors & ADA: $1.00 Youth (K-12): $1.00 Pre-school child: FREE ADA assistant: FREE Written comments will also be accepted through Friday, February 4, 2005. Send written comments to: Transit Administrator City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 City of Plymouth News Release For Immediate Release Contact: January 11, 2005 Eric Blank, 763-509-5201 Orders being taken for Millennium Garden Bricks; Deadline for orders is April 15 If you never got around to ordering a brick for the Plymouth Millennium Garden, you have another chance. The Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department is accepting orders for bricks through April 15. The bricks will be installed this spring. Bricks cost $100 each and will be engraved with an inscription of your choice — your name, a special date, special sentiment or the name of a loved one. Bricks make a wonderful and lasting memorial. Bricks can hold 3 lines of up to 12 characters (including spaces) per line. The Millennium Garden was largely funded through private donations of money and in- kind services from individuals, businesses and contractors. One of the most popular garden fundraising efforts was the sale of engraved bricks. "The bricks were very popular so we want to give people another chance to be part of the project as we look to adding to the garden," said Parks and Recreation Director Eric Blank. The garden is located just west of the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 — 34`h Ave. N. The Millennium Garden is open 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. from spring through fall. Call 763-509-5200 for a brick order form or visit the City web site at www.ci.plymouth.mn.us. 13 startribune.com Close window Last update: January 10, 2005 at 1:57 PM Signs stake county claim to rail routes Ben Steverman Star Tribune Published January 12, 2005 Some west suburban property owners are annoyed by the little brown signs popping up behind their back yards along county -owned trails and abandoned rail lines. "It's sign pollution," said T. White, a Greenwood artist whose house abuts a trail on a former railroad right-of-way that runs from Hopkins to Victoria. But Hennepin County says it is placing the 8 -inch square signs, which sit on on 3- or 4 -foot posts, along its 57 miles of former rail lines because property owners need a reminder of where private property ends and county property begins. Residents have built fences, stored property and planted gardens on county -owned right-of-way that someday could become a path for light rail transit or commuter rail, said Marcia Wilda, manager of the county's Leasing and Management Department. "Once you chop up railways, you can't put them back together again," Wilda said. About 38 miles of former railway have been converted to trails, mostly in the western suburbs. The trails stretch from Minneapolis through St. Louis Park to Hopkins, and from there west to Shorewood and Victoria and southwest to Eden Prairie and Chanhassen. The county also recently bought the Dakota Rail Line from Wayzata to Hutchinson but has not yet turned it into a trail. During the last couple of years, as development occurs along the trails, and as the county has acquired more right-of-way, the problem of encroachment on the land has gotten worse, Wilda said. "People were asking us where the boundaries are," she said. So the county decided to make it clear. The signs let residents know how far their property extends and tell hikers and bikers how far they can venture from the trail before they're trespassing. The county has a 100 -foot -wide right-of-way in most places, and it has leased about 16 feet down the middle of the right-of-way to the Three Rivers Park District for use as trails. County surveyors have carefully determined the placement of the signs. So far, 19 of the county's 57 miles of trails and rail line have been marked at a cost of about $36,000. Source of friction White said the signs mar the beauty of an otherwise natural stretch of wooded trail near his house. "The beauty of that trail is that it's natural," he said. Wilda said the signs are small and won't be noticeable in most wooded residential areas. Jeannie Bowers, who also lives along the trail in Greenwood, said the signs are a waste of money, especially since the county has been inconsistent about enforcing encroachments on its land in the past. Wilda acknowledged that enforcement has been inconsistent. Shorewood resident John Moonen said the county is "flexing its muscle for no reason" by putting up the signs. He and his neighbors have been mowing the grass up to the trail behind his house for years, keeping away buckthorn and other weeds, he said. In a letter last year, the county asked him to stop mowing and landscaping without a permit. When he asked for a permit to continue mowing, he was told he couldn't get one. He has continued mowing the land anyway, he said. Because the county wants a uniform policy for all its rail property, the County Board will be asked this spring to determine exactly which uses would be allowed on property like Moonen's. County Board Member Gail Dorfman of St. Louis Park said it's important for property owners to know where their land ends, but she questioned whether the signs are necessary. Certain unattractive uses should be banned along the trails, Dorfinan said, but other uses should be allowed. "If they're maintaining it -- and some people have actually invested a lot in landscaping -- I don't know why we would discourage that," she said. County officials are studying the possibility of building a southwest light rail line from Minneapolis through St. Louis Park, Hopkins and Minnetonka to Eden Prairie. Any use of a portion of the trail for transit is at least a decade away, Dorfinan said. No formal plans exist to convert other portions of the trail for public transit lines, but county officials have said they want to keep the option -- and the right-of-way -- open for future use. Ben Steverman is at bsteverni an(a—,vtartribune. coni. © Copwitht 2005 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. startribune.com Close. window Last update: January 8, 2005 at 5:59 PM Maynard's plans MLK tsunami fundraiser Published January 12, 2005 Maynard's Restaurant is pitching in to help the Asian tsunami victims with an all -day fundraiser Monday. The Excelsior restaurant will donate all sales on that day, from opening at 11 a.m. to closing at 12:30 a.m., to the American Red Cross. Since Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, when many schools and workplaces are closed, the restaurant at 685 Excelsior Blvd. expects a big turnout. The restaurant's location in Rogers, at 21415 136th Av. N., is also participating. Council gets familiar face When Jim Willis takes the oath of office this week to become Plymouth's newest City Council member, he'll be on familiar ground. Willis was Plymouth's city manager from 1971 to 1992. That was a time of tremendous growth in Plymouth, when the city, with 18,000 people in 1970, sprouted to more than 50,000 in 1990. It has more than 70,000 residents today. Not only does Willis, a longtime resident, know the city's history well, he also knows much of the current city staff. Willis said he originally hired many of Plymouth's current employees, including Finance Director Dale Hahn, Parks and Recreation Director Eric Blank and City Manager Laurie Ahrens, who was hired as city clerk. Though Willis has worked in city government for decades, he never ran for elected office until he won a vacant at -large council seat in.November. Willis, who currently works as city administrator in Inver Grove Heights, said it's going to feel very different to be on the other end of the council table. "I'm looking forward to it," Willis said. "I think it's going to be fun." More get on the bus More southwest suburban residents than ever hopped on the bus last year. Commuters and fairgoers took more than 725,000 rides on SouthWest Metro Transit buses in 2004, a 20 percent increase over 2003. SouthWest Metro serves Chaska, Chanhassen and Eden Prairie. The Minnesota State Fair is responsible for part of the increase in ridership, as buses carried 42,810 people to the fair, 43 percent more than in 2003. Another reason for the increase in ridership: In early 2004, when Metro Transit bus drivers were on strike, SouthWest Metro buses kept running, attracting 25 percent more riders during those 47 days. SouthWest Metro also offered more frequent bus service to Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota in 2004. It was a good year for the bus service for another reason: The American Public Transit Association gave it the "Outstanding System of the Year" award in October. Long Lake council opening The election of City Council Member Randy Gilbert as Long Lake's new mayor has left an opening on the council. The council is asking residents to apply to serve the remaining two years of Gilbert's council term. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, Long Lake residents and U.S. citizens. Apply by submitting a letter of interest and an application to City Hall, 450 Virginia Av., by Jan. 25. The application form is available at City Hall or at ww ci,lcm lakc._mnais. sf y,,. u ( ?, on ctr pr tsS Posted on Thu, Jan. 13, 2005 Cities band together to lobby Legislature Task force calls for flexibility in governing, more funding for municipalities BY BILL SALISBURY Pioneer Press For years, groups of Minnesota cities have assembled in warring factions to lobby for their respective — and sometimes conflicting — needs at the Legislature. Big cities, small towns, suburban communities and outstate municipalities created separate associations to represent their interests. That may have changed Wednesday when a task force representing all the state's cities issued a report outlining ways to overhaul municipal government financing. "Not since the Minnesota Miracle of the 1970s have cities come together in such a way around fiscal issues," Plymouth Mayor Judy Johnson, president of the'League of Minnesota Cities, said at a Capitol press conference. The task force, composed of representatives of six city associations plus the cities of Duluth, Minneapolis and St. Paul, was created in response to deep cuts in state aid to municipalities, state -imposed property tax levy limits and erosion of local control of government. St. Cloud Mayor John Ellenbecker, president of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, said the task force was also borne out of the frustration over city officials battling each other at the Capitol and legislators using their differences against them. The task force's recommendations would mean, among other things, higher taxes. They called for giving cities more revenue -raising flexibility. To ease cities' dependence on property taxes, the panel urged granting all cities authority to enact local sales taxes, and street and other utility fees, charge new developments for infrastructure costs, and charge nonresidents fees for city services, such as ambulances. They recommended a Twin Cities metro area sales tax to provide additional revenue for roads and mass transit. And they advocated a general state tax increase to avoid cuts in essential services. "Preserving and improving our current quality of life requires additional revenues," Johnson said. They want $75 million a year to go to restoring recent cuts in local government aid. To avoid the wild fluctuations in state revenue that prompt state cuts in local government aid, the cities urged Gov. Pawlenty and the Legislature to find more stable tax sources. They suggested reducing the state's reliance on corporate income and capital gains taxes and broadening the sales tax base to include more goods and services. That would not increase taxes; it would simply shift them. They asked the state to remove barriers to cities collaborating on services, sharing innovative practices and applying new technologies. For instance, they want authority to post notices on city Web sites instead of publishing them in local newspapers. "The report is about more than fiscal issues impacting cities," Johnson said. "It's about cities having the resources and flexibility to provide the daily, essential services citizens count on and to address growing challenges like attracting new businesses and jobs, getting rid.of methamphetamine labs, cleaning up polluted waters, maintaining streets and infrastructure and generally protecting Minnesota's people, property and quality of life." Bill Salisbury can be reached at bsalisbury@pioneerpress. com or 651-228-5538. 17 kare11.com Printables Print this. P_ age I Cio. se. this_Window Capitol Notebook: 2005 Session News and Highlights TAX FREEZE The DFL senator who has publicly challenged Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty to apply his no -new -taxes philosophy to all levels of government is out with a more provocative plan. Senate Tax Chairman Larry Pogemiller of Minneapolis argues that Pawlenty's resistance to state tax hikes has driven up local property taxes. In addition to reviving his bill to freeze property taxes in all but isolated instances, he now wants to give rebates for property tax increases over the last two years that are attributable to state budget decisions. The proposal is a longshot to become law, but it will undoubtedly force more debate on the spillover consequences of state budget actions. "I'm not trying to be argumentative or fight with anyone," Pogemiller said Wednesday. "I'm just trying to point out that there's been double-digit tax increases on homeowners year after year. We're not going to depend on the property tax to deal with lack of funding for schools from the state or local governments from the state." Pawlenty maintains that local governments are responsible for their own decisions and he has encouraged them to look to tax increases as a last resort. Pogemiller's bill would prohibit local governments or schools from increasing their levies or imposing new fees. The freeze would be in effect until the state "fully funds" aid for local governments and schools. Pogemiller contends local governments are $60 million to $100 million short of full funding and schools are due $300 million to $500 million more. His rebate would cost between $40 million and $60 million. FUNDING FOR CITIES The League of Minnesota Cities and other city associations rolled out a proposal Wednesday for more state aid, and more money to raise taxes locally. "We are making a general recommendation that revenues need to be increased," said John Ellenbecker, mayor, of St. Cloud and chair of a task force on financing city government. The cities back an end to levy limits, which restrict the taxes they can levy; a half -cent metrowide sales tax for Twin Cities roads and transit; $75 million more in local government aid (replacing previous cuts) and more authority for cities to impose local sales taxes and fees. The groups, which represent almost all of Minnesota's 853 cities, also want the state to stabilize its revenue by reducing reliance on corporate income and capital gains taxes and expanding the sales tax. "We're not looking to get fat in the cities, but what we don't want is fluctuations that city officials have to deal with every year," said Mark Winson, Duluth's chief administrator. League President Judy Johnson said the effort is an unparalleled cooperation between the state's major organizations representing cities of all sizes. Cuts to local aid have resulted in reduced services and staff cuts, and some cities have responded with higher property taxes RESERVE TAPPED Minnesota's reserves, which some lawmakers hoped would be left alone this year, are about to be tapped as part of a short-term budget fix needed to prevent public defender layoffs and keep the Gang Strike Force afloat. The House is planning to take $25 million from the state's main reserve account to fund key programs that need the money to cover bills over the next few months. The public defender program would get $7.7 million and $276,000 would go to the Gang Strike force. It also includes $12 million to deal with higher enrollment in some state -administered treatment programs, $2.9 million to pay for a burgeoning prison population and a few other urgent allocations. Originally, the legislation would have filled the budget holes by delaying the repayment of a school funding transfer. But that ran into resistance Tuesday in the House Ways and Means Committee. "Here we are again just screwing the kids to help the criminals," said Rep. Tom Rukavina, DFL -Virginia. The reworked proposal could hit the floor next week, House Speaker Steve Sviggum said Wednesday. The reserve account was drained during past budget debates. Last month, when finance officials said the $630 million account would be I? addresses for relief agencies. Tools Sian UD to receive e-mail newsletters .A_udio_help '= Text: Sm : Md : Lg 0+ j�u��►�. OD resistance to state tax hikes has driven up local property taxes. In addition to reviving his bill to freeze property taxes in all but isolated instances, he now wants to give rebates for property tax increases over the last two years that are attributable to state budget decisions. The proposal is a longshot to become law, but it will undoubtedly force more debal on the spillover consequences of state budget actions. "I'm not trying to be argumentative or fight with anyone," Pogemiller said Wednesday. "I'm just trying to point out that there's been double-digit tax increases on homeowners year after year. We're not going to depend on the property tax to deal with lack of funding for schools from the state or local governments from the state." Pawlenty maintains that local governments are responsible for their own decisions and he has encouraged them to look to tax increases as a last resort. Pogemiller's bill would prohibit local governments or schools from increasing their levies or imposing new fees. The freeze would be in effect until the state "fully funds" aid for local governments and schools. Pogemiller contends local governments are $60 million to $100 million short of full funding and schools are due $300 million to $500 million more. His rebate would cost between $40 million and $60 million. FUNDING FOR CITIES The League of Minnesota Cities and other city associations rolled out a proposal Wednesday for more state aid, and more money to raise taxes locally. "We are making a general recommendation that revenues need to be increased," said John Ellenbecker, mayor of St. Cloud and chair of a task force on financing cit government. The cities back an end to levy limits, which restrict the taxes they can levy; a half - cent metrowide sales tax for Twin Cities roads and transit; $75 million more in loci government aid (replacing previous cuts) and more authority for cities to impose local sales taxes and fees. The groups, which represent almost all of Minnesota's 853 cities, also want the state to stabilize its revenue by reducing reliance on corporate income and capital gains taxes and expanding the sales tax. "We're not looking to get fat in the cities, but what we don't want is fluctuations that city officials have to deal with every year," said Mark Winson, Duluth's chief administrator. League President Judy Johnson said the effort is an unparalleled cooperation between the state's major organizations representing cities of all sizes. Cuts to local aid have resulted in reduced services and staff cuts, and some cities have responded with higher property taxes. RESERVE TAPPED Minnesota's reserves, which some lawmakers hoped would be left alone this year, are about to be tapped as part of a short-term budget fix needed to prevent public defender layoffs and keep the Gang Strike Force afloat. The House is planning to takel$25 million from the state's main reserve account tc I� LMC .League of Minnesota C11W Cities promoting eVW&nos Number 2 Cities RIletion January 12, 2005 City leaders unveil plan for renewed state and local partnership Task Force report outlines constructive options for financing city government Don Reeder Joined by officials from five other as- sociations representing Minnesota cities, Plymouth Mayor and League of Minnesota Cities President Judy Johnson called for reform of city gov- ernment financing through "a close, respectful partnership among state and local governments" at a press confer- ence held Wednesday, Jan.12, at the Capitol. Johnson spoke on behalf of a Task Force comprised of 14 Minnesota mayors, councilmembers, chief appointed officials, and finance direc- tors representing the League of Minnesota Cities, the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, the Co- alition of Greater Minnesota Cities, the Minnesota Association of Small Cities, the Municipal Legislative Commission, and the Range Associa- tion of Municipalities and Schools as well as the cities of Duluth, Minneap- olis, and St. Paul. The group presented a report titled, Renew the Partnership:A Princi- pled Approach to Financing City Govern- ment. A complete copy of the report, with details on each recommendation, can be found on the LMC web site at: www.Inmc.org. "The Task Force report calls for reform of the state -city fiscal partner- ship and provides a roadmap to guide city officials and state policymakers over the next several years,"Johnson said. "The report is about more than fiscal issues impacting cities—it's about cities having the resources and flexibility to provides the daily, essential services citizens count on, and to address growing challenges like attracting new businesses and new jobs; getting rid of meth labs; cleaning up polluted waters; maintaining streets and infrastructure; and generally pro- tecting Minnesota's people, property, and quality of life." Recommendations outlined in the report are based on five guiding prin- ciples: flexibility, certainty, account- ability, adequacy, and equity. Using these principles, the Task Force developed a set of recommendations for discussion in the current legislative session and beyond, including, but not limited to, the following: • The state should support greater flexibility in cities' ability to raise revenue. Cities need a wider variety of tools to choose from to ease pressure on property taxes.The State should recognize the diversity of circumstances among cities and allow them greater flexibility in implementing the revenue sources that make sense for their commu- nities. Examples include local sales taxes, street utility fees, and impact fees. • Barriers to effectiveness, efficiency, and innovation should be removed. The state should eliminate unnec- essary mandates and preemptions, and allow for efficiencies common in the private sector.These include greater use of design/build contracts for construction projects and use of city websites and other options for posting notices. • The state should make policy changes to increase the year-to-year stability of its own revenues. The certainty of state aids and credits is clearly related to the certainty of state revenues. A blue-ribbon task force of state and local officials, business leaders, and experts in tax policy should be convened to examine the stability of Minnesota's tax structure and explore policy options. • Excessive property tax burdens should be mitigated by fully funding local government aid (LGA). Through state and local taxes and revenue sharing, public investment has supported, not hindered, Min- nesota's success. If state lawmakers truly see public safety, economic development, good roads, and strong neighborhoods as priorities, state revenue sharing with local govern- ments must be a priority as well. Additionally, the Task Force calls for establishment of an Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations that brings together the administration, the state Legislature, cities, counties, townships, and school districts to begin a fresh dialogue about the quality of life Minnesotans want, as well as the role that government plays in maintaining and enhancing quality of life. Continued on page 9 Meth Awareness Day focuses on education, treatment Jennifer O'Rourke The methamphetamine (meth) problem has proven to be one of the holdover issues from the 2004 session that already is moving at the Capitol. Both the governor and attorney general have marked the issue as policy that needs to be addressed this session. During the Legislature's first week of work, at least four meth bills were introduced: • HF 4 Q. Johnson, R -Plymouth) • HF 89 (Opatz, D -St. Cloud) • HF 90 (S. Johnson, DFL -St. Paul)/SF 51 (Berglin, DFL -Minneapolis) Sen. Julie Rosen (R -Fairmont) has organized a Meth Awareness Day that will focus on education and treatment.The event will be held Jan. 19 in the Capitol Rotunda, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with presentations by -the Department of Health at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.The event is free and open to anyone.There is no need to register; please direct any questions to Renee Carlson, Sen. Rosen's office, at (651) 296-5713. League intergovernmental relations (IGR) staff will be monitoring this is- sue closely as it moves through the legislative process.This summer, the League's policy committees developed a policy position requesting that the Legislature and state address Minnesota's meth problem. Additionally, the League's summer Regional Meetings included a meth presentation. r Continued from page 1 The idea for a Task Force was initiated by the League of Minnesota Cities as a result of ongoing discus- sions among city officials about fiscal challenges and the need for the city community to work toward unified positions on fiscal issues in the wake of state budget cuts. According to Johnson, the Task Force plans to continue its work beyond the release of the report and hopes to meet with the Governor to discuss the report's findings. The group will also ask for hearings in Minnesota Senate and House com- mittees to share the report's recom- mendations with state lawmakers. r FIRE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT AND LIABILITY ISSUES dEcioNai'i�aieiNcSESSION Attend this training focused on fire department concerns and liability issues. This session was developed in direct response to city requests to encourage city -specific conversations. A brief presentation will be followed by Q&A/discussion time—bring questions, ideas and concerns about topics relevant to your city. Explore issues related to: ■ NFPA response time standards ■ Fire relief 'associations and fire department checkbooks ■ Alcohol response policies and alcohol sales for fundraising ■ Sexual harassment prevention and physical fitness testing IN Mutual aid agreements TRAINING LOCATIONS WHO SHOULD ATTEND? City elected offidals, admin- istrators, clerks, and managers are encouraged to attend with their fire chiefs and officers. PROGRAM 6 p.m.—Registration 6:30-8:30 p.m.—Session PRE -REGISTRATION FEE (one-time sliding scale fee for multiple preregistrations from same city applies to this training only) 111 registrant—S20 21" registrant—S20 31 registrant—S10 41s and 51h registrants—Free Feb. 2—Grand Rapids Feb. 16—St. Cloud DUESTIONS? Feb. 3—Detroit Lakes Feb. 17—Redwood Falls Contact Cathy Dovidio at Feb. 9—St. Paul Feb. 23—Maple Grove (651) 281-1250 or (800) 925-1122 Feb. 10—Rochester REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME: WWW.Imnc.arg January 12, 2005 14, Page 9 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 DATE: January 13, 2005 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Margie Vigoren, Solid Waste & Environmental Education Coordinator SUBJECT: WETLAND HEALTH EVALUATION PROGRM APPRECIATION DINNER An invitation to the Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP) appreciation dinner on Tuesday, February 8 is attached. The City of Plymouth has participated in WHEP since 2002. The program trains and supports community volunteers who gather and evaluate biological specimens from designated wetlands to evaluate the health of the wetlands. Throughout the summer of 2004 eleven volunteers worked to gather samples in three wetlands in Plymouth. These volunteers will be honored at the appreciation dinner along with volunteers from cities in Hennepin and Dakota counties. attachment cc: Pat Qvale, Public Services Manager Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer C/- OC. -I O:\Engineering\wTRRESRC\EDUCATIO\wetlands\ WHEP\CCmemoRE2_8_05dinner.doc You are cord iall in v 1�/� "ted t - J to attend the 2005 W CEP volunteer Appreciation Dinner Tuesday, February 8, 2005 Burnsville City Hall Gather and Reminisce 6:00 p.m. 100 Civic Center Dinner 6:30 p.m. Parkway Presentation 7:30-8:30 p.m. _ Burnsville, 55337 (Map and directions on the back of this page) Please join us for a dinner as we celebrate your efforts and contributions to the Wetland Health Evaluation Program. The event will be an opportunity for program coordinators, PCA staff, volunteers, and others involved in the pro- gram to reflect on the successes of the 2004 monitoring season and gear up for the coming 2005 season. Dinner will be served to all in attendance and WHEP t -shirts will be given out as a token of appreciation for all your hard work and commitment to wetland conservation. For those unable to attend, please accept our sincere thanks and appreciation for your contributions to WHEP. The success of this program truly depends on the dedicated help from volunteers and supporters like you. Thank you! Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 25th to your County WHEP Coordinator Hennepin County Dakota County Jenny Schaust Katie Galloway 612-596-9129 651-222-2193 x14 jenny.schaust@co.hennepin.mn.us kgaliowa@fmr.org Map and directions to Burnsville City Hall: 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, 55337 Parking is available in the main city hall lot. The dinner will be held in the lower level Commu- nity room of city hall. From 35W: Exit at Highway 13 eastbound. Turn right on Nicollet Avenue. Follow to Civic Center Parkway and turn left. Southbound on 35E: Exit at County Road 11 and turn right to head north. Follow County Road 11 to Burnsville Parkway and turn left. Follow to Nicollet Avenue and turn left. Left at Civic Center Parkway. From County Road 42: Just east of 35W, take Nicollet Avenue heading north and follow to Civic Center Parkway. 4 Reconstruction of C.S.A.H. 101 Hennepin County and the City of Plymouth Public Informational Meeting Thursday, January 27, 2005 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Hennepin County Public Works 1600 Prairie Drive Medina, Minnesota 55340 Go to www.hennepin.us and enter keyword "plymouth" Or call Guy Nowlan @ 763-745-7655 for details You are invited to attend a public meeting for the proposed reconstruction of CSAH 101 from south of CSAH 6 to south of CSAH 24, and CSAH 24 east of CSAH 101. The purpose of the meeting is to display the initial concept layout. The meeting is intended to be informal and staff from the City of Plymouth and Hennepin County will be available to discuss the project and answer questions. A brief overview of the project will be conducted at 6:15 pm. c: S THE TWINWESr CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE 20TH ANNUAL TwINWEST GALA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2005 7:00 P.M.—MIDNIGHT ,arnott. MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST MINNEAPOLIS MARRIOTT SOUTHWEST 5801 OPUS PARKWAY MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA This year TwinWest proudly marks the 20th anniversary of our Annual Gala. lWenty years of coming together in the spirit of celebration, putting aside our everyday concerns for a night and simply enjoying ourselves and each other. Whether this will be your first Gala or your twentieth, join us for the 2005 Gala, the biggest fund-raiser and networking event of the year! 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The chart below shows the average monthly population since we began receiving reports in June of 1998. HCACF Monthly Population Report 700p- 600 ,. 500 c 3 V 400 ❑ CUP Limit m 0 L 300 ■Average Count d a 200 100 0 O O p O O O O O N CTM ¢ 7 Z Q I1 � C• Z Q Month/Yea r elm creek Watershed Management Commission ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECHNICAL OFFICE 3235 Fernbrook Lane Hennepin County, DES Plymouth, MN 55447 417 North 5" Street PH: 763.553.1144 Minneapolis, MN 55401-1397 FAX 76 553,9326 PH: 612.596.1171 E-mail: judie(7a iass.biz FAX: 612.348.8532 E-mail: Ali.Durgunoglu@co.hennepin.mn.us MINUTES December 8, 2004 I. The regular monthly meeting of the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order at 11:38 a.m., Wednesday, December 8, 2004, in the Engineering Conference Room, Maple Grove City Hall, 12800 Arbor Lakes Parkway, Maple Grove, MN, by Chairman Jim Merickel. Present were: Deric Deuschle, Champlin; Elwyn Manthei, Corcoran; Danny Nadeau, Hassan; Jim Merickel, Maple Grove; Madeleine Linck, Medina; Fred Moore, Plymouth; Ali Durgunoglu, Hennepin County Department of Environmental Services (HCES); John Barten, Three Rivers Park District; and Judie Anderson, Executive Secretary. II. Approve Agenda. Motion by Merickel, second by Moore to approve the revised agenda. Motion carried. III. Consent Agenda. Motion by Deuschle, second by Nadeau to approve the Consent Agenda: A. Minutes of November meeting. B. Treasurer's Report and claims. Motion carried. IV. Action Items. A. Watershed Management Plan. Motion by Merickel, second by Moore to adopt Resolution 2004-06 Adopting [the] Watershed Management Plan as revised. Motion carried. A copy of BWSR's October 2004 Metro Subcommittee review of the Plan was included in the meeting packet. Motion by Moore, second by Merickel, to wit, Anderson will transmit the Plan to the member cities in a user-friendly and linkable format. Staff will also provide a listing of post -approval requirements/responsibilities. The Plan will be uploaded to the Commission's web site (see below) and 100 printed copies will be produced. Motion carried. The issue of ways to fund the Capital Improvement Program was briefly discussed. In order to encourage members to complete/amend their local plans, it was recommended that the Commission offer to provide assistance. An RFP will be published seeking proposals to digitize the watershed's floodplain maps. B. A request for letters of interest for legal and administrative services was published in the November 8, 2004 edition of the State Register. Motion by Deuschle, second by Merickel to retain the services of the current providers in 2005 and 2006. Motion carried. C. 2004-042 Northdale Blvd/James Road Utility Project, Hassan. The Township is improving the roadways and extending storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water along Northdale Boulevard and James Road. A complete wetland replacement application was received and noticed on October 18, 2004. The Commission approved the plans at their November meeting pending recommendations of Staff. Staff is working with the parties to complete WCA and Commissions requirements. The Township requested the option of holding $10,000 of the Three Rivers Estates developer's grading escrow in lieu of the Commission's wetland replacement surety. The Township is also interested in entering into their own contract with a consultant to provide the monitoring needed for the replacement area. Staff recommended the Commission approve Hassan's request to hold the construction surety for the wetland replacement work and that it be given the option to enter into the contract to monitor the replacement wetland for this project. Approval would be contingent upon: 1) the work being done in accordance to WCA and Commission rules and regulations, 2) the wetland construction surety not being released until the Commission approves the wetland construction, and 3) the Commission receiving and approving the yearly monitoring reports. The Commissioners agreed that Hassan could retain the replacement escrow and that the consultant CHAMPLIN- CORCORAN- DAYTON - HASSAN- MAPLEGROVE- MEDINA- PLYMOUTH - ROGERS Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission December 8, 2004 page 2 should be selected from among the Commission's approved wetland consultants. Staff will request a letter from the Township affirming these conditions. A copy of Staff's December 2, 4004 memo containing a time line of Commission requirements was provided in the meeting packet. [Subsequent to this meeting, the Town Board has authorized payment of $7,500 to the Commission to be retained as the monitoring escrow.] V. Old Business. A. Watershed Boundaries. Anderson will follow up with the surveyor. B. A Basics Workshop for Newcomers will be conducted in early spring. Anderson will create a Commissioner handbook. C. Elm Creek Channel Study. Staff s May 11, 2004 memo outlined the proposed study. Staff is analyzing the data prior to meeting with the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Barten reported that Three Rivers Parks has included funding for the study in its 2005 budget. Barten and Durgunoglu, will discuss this project and develop an RFP. The Commission must request financial assistance by April of 2005. D. Fee Schedule. Staff will review and bring back recommendations for revising the current schedule. VI. New Business. Web Site. The Commission's web site is under construction at www.elmcreekwatershed.org. Quarterly newsletters will be written and links to members' web sites created. VIII. Project Reviews. A. 98-076 Ebert Homestead, Corcoran. The banking credits have been approved for deposit by BW SR. This item will be removed from the agenda. B. 2003-053 Richard Weber WCA Violation, Hassan. The Webers have decided to restore all the wetlands on the parcel. HCD has drafted a restoration plan for issuance by the DNR. The Commission has not received the DNR signed restoration order. Staff will continue to assist the parties as needed. C. 2004-001 Three Rivers Estates, Hassan. This is a 144 -acre site located in the northwest quadrant of intersection of Bechtold and CR 117. The applicant proposes to develop 33 single-family residential lots on the site. The site plans were approved at the Commission's June 2004 meeting. The applicant is working with the Township to utilize a wetland mitigation area to compensate for impacts on project #2004-042. Staff continues to work with all the parties to complete the conditions for the final WCA approval. D. 2004-08 Bell Tower West— LandCor Financial Center, Maple Grove. The Commission, at their July 2004 meeting, approved this project. The City was to make modifications to the City pond by August 31, 2004. The City informed the Commission staff that they would be installing a new culvert at the pond outlet very soon and plan to raise the outlet 0.5 feet to increase the pond capacity. When confirmed, this item will be removed the agenda. E. 2004-040 Diamond Lake Woods (formerly 2000-013 Patrick Dewing), Dayton. Commission received a request for plan review on November 16, 2004. Staff determined that the plan was incomplete. Staff sent a notice to the City and the applicant to that effect and also included comments from the HCES staff regarding establishing trail corridors through the property. Copies of these letters were included in the meeting packet. F. 2004-043 Bridgewater -Charles Cudd, Medina. In June 2004 the City approved a comprehensive plan amendment for this project, subject to approval by Metropolitan Council. No new information has been received. G. 2004-046 Maple Creek Restoration, Maple Grove. The City is proposing to regrade, armor and restore sections of Maple Creek between CR 10 and Elm Creek. This is an amendment to the City's approved stormwater management plan. City staff has requested Commission review of the Maple Creek Drainage Study. Commission staff has not completed the review. H. 2004-049 Medina Retail PUD, Medina. Staffresponded last month to the City's request for comment on the preliminary PUD plan. No new information has been received. I. 2004-050 Walgreens, Maple Grove. This is a 2.64 -acre commercial development located at the northwest comer of CSAH 30 and Dunkirk Lane. It was mutually agreed by Commission staff and the City engineer that the stormwater management plan is incomplete and the review will be put on hold until this issue is resolved. CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS GCJ 7 Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission December 8, 2004 page 3 J. 2004-051 Plymouth Office Plaza, Plymouth. This is a 4.22 -acre office townhouse development located south of Old Rockford Road and west of Peony Lane. In October the Commission approved this project contingent on revisions to the outlet structure and adjustment of the discharge velocity at the outlet pipe. Revised plans have been received and approved by Staff. This item will be removed from the agenda. K. 2004-052 Heritage Development, Hassan. This is an additional wetland delineation on land added to a site already reviewed and noticed by the Commission. Staff has reviewed the site in the field and office and will approve and notice it accordingly. L. 2004-054 City County Federal Credit Union, Maple Grove. This is a 2.3 -acre new branch office located on CSAH 30, east of Lawndale Lane. Complete plans and fees were received on September 29, 2004. The site is being replatted from four parcels (two lots with two outlots) into two parcels (2 lots). The zoning will remain commercial/retail use. Because there were no changes in the stormwater plan and no wetlands or floodplains were present, Staff gave contingent approval pending receipt of E&SC details on the plans. Findings dated October 20, 2004 were included in the meeting packet. No new information has been received. M. 2004-057 TH 101 and CSAH 36-37-30 & 42, St. Michael and Otsego. The TAC will review and comment. N. 2004-058 Manley Development, Hassan/Rogers. This is a 115 -acre site located on CR 116 just north of Wood Lane. The application is for a wetland delineation review. The City of Rogers is also reviewing the delineation because they are expecting to annex the parcels when they are developed. Staff has received updated information but has not yet visited the site. O. 2004-059 Hydrology on French, Grass and Diamond Lakes, Dayton. This study tries to establish high water elevations and floodplains for these lakes. Staff reviewed the report and sent comments to the City and the applicant on November 16. A copy of the comment letter was included in the meeting packet. P. 2004-061 Creekview Townhomes, Medina. This is a residential subdivision on the Joe Raskob site. It is located on the north side of the Hamel Road and Elm Creek Drive intersection. The site has floodplains, floodways and wetlands. Staff determined that the plan was incomplete. A letter from the Applicant's agent requested the Commission to hold the plan review until plat approval is received from the City. Q. 2004-063 Red Oak Hills, Maple Grove. A wetland delineation report was received on October 14, 2004. No information is available at this time. R. 2004-064 CSAH 19 Reconstruction, Corcoran and Medina. Staff provided review and comment to the County based on discussion at the November meeting. S. 2004-065 Thunder Addition, Hassan. This is a proposed residential subdivision. Staff determined this was an incomplete application and sent a letter to the applicant and the township outlining the items required to complete the plan. A copy of the letter was included in the packet. T. 2004-066 Steig Road Wetland, Corcoran. This is a wetland delineation review. Staff has visited the site and agrees with the delineation. Noticing per WCA requirements still needs to be accomplished. U. 2004-067 CEMSTONE AUAR, Dayton. Staff provided comment to the City based on the TAC's review. A copy of the letter was included in the meeting packet. This item will be removed from the agenda. V. 2004-068 Scheber Property, Hassan. This is a request for a wetland delineation review. The site was visited and a few minor adjustments requested. Staff is awaiting the final report with these adjustments. W. 2004-069 Maple Grove Medical Campus and Retail Center, Maple Grove. This is not a formal review, but is assistance to Maple Grove on a wetland replacement plan. A Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) meeting was held on site with recommendations given to the City for their consideration in reviewing the Wetland Replacement plans and providing recommendations to their City Council. X. 2004-070 Discount Tire, Rogers. This is a 1.1 -acre commercial development. Staff reviewed and approved the site erosion and sediment control plan. Staff findings were included in the packet. This item will be removed from the agenda. Y. 2004-071 CSAH 81 and TH 610 Extension, Maple Grove. The Army Corps of Engineers has issued CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS Minutes elm creek Watershed Management Commission December 8, 2004 page 4 a public notice for an application for permit to place fill and discharge dredged material in wetland adjacent to Elm Creek as part of the reconstruction of CSAH 81 at the future interchange with TH 610 Extension. The project would reconstruct and realign CSAH 81 and Territorial Road and extend Elm Creek Boulevard and proposes to fill approximately 11.09 acres of wetland adjacent to the creek. The affected wetland is predominately Types 2, 3, and 3/6. To compensate for this fill the applicant is proposing to create an equal area of wetland on site, providing 4.41 acres of on-site stormwater ponding and purchasing credits for 7.06 acres of restored wetland from existing wetland banks. Staff provided review and comment to the Corps based on discussion at the November meeting. Z. 2004-072 Serenity Estates, Hassan. A plan set was received on November 1, 2004. Staff notified the applicant on November 2, 2004 that a formal application and specific information are necessary prior to our review. No new information has been received. AA. 2004-073 Maple Creek Estates, Maple Grove. This is a ten acre single home development located west of Lawndale Lane at 73rd Court North. An existing house will be demolished to build 20 houses; Merrimac Lane will be extended through the development for a north -south connection. Maple Creek is located on the west edge of the property. Staff requested revisions to the stormwater management plan. A decision must be made at the January 2005 meeting. Staff findings were included in the packet. AB. 2004-074 Preserve at Rush Creek, Maple Grove. This is a 32 -acre site along CSAH 101 across from Rush Creek Golf Course. The applicant wishes to create 50 single-family residential lots. At the time of the meeting the review had not been completed. AC. 2004-075 Killarney Glenn, Maple Grove. This is a 35 -acre site located south of 78th Ave. between Lawndale and Peony Lanes. The applicant is proposing to develop 53, single-family residential lots on agriculture land At the time of the meeting the review had not been completed. AD. 2004-076 Fairview Health Service Center, Maple Grove. Staff notified the applicant on November 29, 2004 that the application was incomplete. No new information has been received. AE. 2004-077 Lloyd Landkamer, Corcoran. This is a request to excavate two ponds along Rush Creek to help alleviate flooding. Staff has contacted the applicant and explained that the proposed ponds will not help his flooding situation. He will let staff know if he wants to proceed with his request or pursue other alternatives. AE. 2004-078 Hedgestone (EHLR property), Corcoran. The property is located west of CR 101 between Gleason and Hackamore Roads. It consists of 218 acres and is proposed for 287 single-family residential lots. The current land use is agricultural. Complete plans were received on November 30, too late for consideration at this meeting. Copies of various correspondence were included in the meeting packet. VII. Other Business. A. George Schneider has requested time at a future meeting to discuss Rice Lake monitoring concerns. He will be invited to the January meeting B. James Fallon, USGS, will also attend the next meeting to discuss the 2005 monitoring program. C. Staff is awaiting notice of a TEP meeting re the CSAH30 and Highway 101 project. VIII. Adjournment. There being no further business, motion by Manthei, second by Deuschle to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judie A. Anderson Executive Secretary JAA:tim JAElm Creek\Meetings04\Decemberminutes.wpd CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - HASSAN - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 3235 Fernbrook Lane • Plymouth, MN 55447 Telephone (763) 553-1144 • FAX (763) 553-9326 MINUTES December 9, 2004 A meeting of the West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chairman Graydon Boeck on Thursday, November 4, 2004, at 2:25 p.m., at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. Present were: Grady Boeck, Brooklyn Center; Tina Carstens, Brooklyn Park; Dan Costello, Champlin; Karen Jaeger, Maple Grove; Peter Abbey, Osseo; Charlie LeFevere, Kennedy & Graven; Ed Matthiesen, Wenck Associates, Inc.; and Judie Anderson, JASS. Also present: Gerry Butcher, Maple Grove; and Bryan Ripp, Applied Ecological Services. The meeting was preceded by a presentation by LeFevere on the subject of conflict of interest. Copies of his handouts are available by contacting the Administrative Office. I. The Agenda was approved as presented. II. Motion by Carstens, second by Jaeger to approve the minutes of the November meeting of the Commission. Motion carried. III. Motion by Jaeger, second by Abbey to approve the Treasurer's Report. Motion carried. IV. Motion by Jaeger, second by Costello to approve the claims presented. Claims totaling $11,721.77 were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Boeck, Carstens, Costello, Jaeger, and Abbey; nays - none. V. Communications. The November Communications Log was received. No action required. VI. The Water Quality Plan (WQP) is complete except for the implementation section. Members of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) met on December 7 to begin discussion of possible projects and funding mechanisms. They will meet again prior to the Commission's January meeting. VII. Project Review. WM2004-09 Grace Fellowship Church, Brooklyn Park. Review development of a building addition, parking area, and stormwater infiltration facilities on a 17.8 acre site located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of State Highway 169 and 101st Avenue North. A complete project review was received on November 22, 2004. The project review fee has been received. The proposed project involves construction of a 73,337 SF building addition and 6.5 acres ofnew impervious surface on an existing developed site. Following completion, approximately 59% of the site will be converted to impervious area. Runoff from the impervious areas (parking areas, rooftop and driveway) will be routed to two proposed stormwater infiltration facilities that have been sized to store and infiltrate the volume of runoff generated from the 100 -year storm event. There are no public utilities in the vicinity of the proposed project. The proposed project will not discharge stormwater offsite. The Commission's requirements for rate control are not applicable. According to the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) there are no wetlands associated with this site. There will be no wetland impacts as a result of this project. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Public Waters Inventory (PWI) there are no public waters located on-site. The site is not within the 100- or 500 -year floodplain. A detailed erosion control plan satisfying Commission requirements has been received. Adequate infiltration has been provided to meet Commission standards. Adjacent property owners have been notified of the proposed project. Motion by Abbey, second by Jaeger to notify the City of Brooklyn Park that approval of WM2004-08 is granted. Motion carried. BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CHAMPLIN - MAPLE GROVE - OSSEO Minutes West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission December 9, 2004 page 2 VIII. Wetland Conservation Act (WCA). IX. Second Generation Plan. A. Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). Signed amendments have been received from the cities of Brooklyn Center, Champlin, Maple Grove, and Osseo. A revised amendment increasing the assessment cap for 2004 from $76,200 to $119,450 was mailed to member cities in August. Signed revised amendments have been received from Maple Grove and Osseo. Champlin City Council will consider the revised amendment next week. B. Capital Improvement Program. See VI., above. C. Consolidating Commissions. Since Brooklyn Park and Champlin appear to be disinclined to approve consolidation, this item will be removed from the agenda. X. Education and Public Outreach Program. The Education and Public Outreach Committee (EPOC) met on December 7, 2004. An update was provided. A. Water Quality Education Grants. No applications were received in the past month. Last month the Commission broadened the scope to allow associations, scout groups, church groups, etc. to be eligible. A revised application and notice are being developed and a press release written. B. The 2004 NPDES Phase II Annual Report was presented. It outlined the activities that occurred in the past year and identified activities proposed for 2005. Motion by Carstens, second by Abbey to accept the report. Motion carried. Staff will convey the report to the member cities. C. Nonresidential Properties BMPs Booklet. This booklet was originally envisioned as a four-page 8-1/2 x 11" brochure. As it was being developed and designed, it became apparent that more than four pages are required to provide enough useful information to property owners and managers. The EPOC has adopted the following strategy. 1. Target the piece to apartment managers and townhome associations. 2. Prepare two pieces. The first would be a one page, laminated reference guide with a checklist of annual activities on one side and a handy reference on the other, Such as a calendar. The second would be an 8-12 page booklet containing more detailed instructions on topics such as maintaining detention ponds, how to specify turf maintenance to minimize nutrient runoff, and proper use of parking lot ice control chemicals, etc. 3. Contact Bassett Creek WMO and Watershed Partners to determine their interest in participating in this project D. There was discussion about the possibility for a Mississippi River Cleanup event, potentially sponsored by the Commission and with the partnership of the Mississippi WMO, Six Cities WMO, and Three Rivers Park District. The EPOC currently does not have enough people involved to take on this project; however, if one of the West Mississippi cities is willing to take the lead the EPOC would share the "how-to" gained from doing the Great Shingle Creek Cleanup. Staff will contact various cities and the other WMOs to gauge interest. XI. Grant Opportunities. A. Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA). No new information. B. The DNR has announced it is taking applications for the Environmental and Conservation Partnership Grant Program. Pre -applications are due January 31, 2005. If the Commission wants to pursue this 50/50 funding, Staff must prepare more detailed information for review at the January meeting. XII. Other Business. A. Solicitation of Letters of Interest. Responses to provide legal and administrative services were received from Kennedy & Graven and JASS. Responses to provide technical services were received from five engineering firms. Motion by Jaeger, second by Carstens to accept the letters from Kennedy & Graven and JASS to provide services in 2005- 2006. Motion carried. Carstens and Abbey will represent West Mississippi on the committee formed by Shingle Creek to review the technical services responses and make a recommendation to the full Commission at their January meeting. BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CHAMPLIN - MAPLE GROVE - OSSEO 3� Minutes West Mississippi Watershed Management Commission December 9, 2004 page 3 B. Motion by Carstens, second by Costello to accept the 2003 Audit Report. Motion carried. C. The draft 2003 Annual Report will be emailed to the Commissioners next week. Motion by Costello, second by Carstens to accept the report pending the Chair's approval of review and comments received by December 27, 2004. Motion carried. D. Adjournment. There being no further business before the Commission, motion by Jaeger, second by Carstens to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 2:48 p.m. /Respectfully submitted, Judie A. Anderson Recording Secretary JAA:tim J:\WestMiss\MeetingsO4\WM_Decemberminutes.wpd BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CHAMPLIN - MAPLE GROVE - OSSEO j 4 SHINGLE CREEK WFiTEZSHEO MONHGEMENT COMMISSION 3235 Fernbrook Lane • Plymouth, MN 55447 Telephone (763) 553-1144 • FAX (763) 553-9326 MINUTES December 9, 2004 A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chairman Mark Hanson on Thursday, December 9, 2004, at 12:58 p.m., at Lancer at Edinburgh, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN. Present were: Grady Boeck, Brooklyn Center; Tina Carstens, Brooklyn Park; Karen Jaeger, Maple Grove; Craig Cooper, Minneapolis; Mark Hanson, New Hope; Peter Abbey, Osseo; Charlie LeFevere, Kennedy & Graven; Ed Matthiesen, Wenck Associates, Inc.; and Judie Anderson, JASS. Also present: Kathleen Carmody, Brooklyn Center; Richard Townsend -Anderson, Brooklyn Park; Dan Costello, Champlin; Tom Mathisen, Crystal; Ron Quanbeck, Plymouth; Gerry Butcher, Maple Grove; John Berrigan, Plymouth; Richard McCoy, Robbinsdale; and Bryan Ripp, Applied Ecological Services. The meeting was preceded by a presentation by LeFevere on the subject of conflict of interest. Copies of his handouts are available by contacting the Administrative Office. I. Motion by Abbey, second by Jaeger to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. II. Motion by Cooper, second by Carstens to approve the minutes of the November meeting of the Commission. Motion carried. III. Motion by Boeck, second by Carstens to approve the Treasurer's Report. Motion carried. IV. Motion by Boeck, second by Abbey to approve the claims presented. Claims totaling $17,999.06 were approved by roll call vote: ayes - Boeck, Carstens, Jaeger, Cooper, Hanson, and Abbey; nays - none; absent - Crystal, Plymouth and Robbinsdale. V. Communications. The November Communications Log was received. No action required. VI. Water Quality. A. The Water Quality Plan (WQP) is complete except for the implementation section. Members of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) met on December 7 to begin discussion of possible projects and funding mechanisms. They will meet again prior to the Commission's January meeting. B. Draft Chloride TMDL Report. Matthiesen reported that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is setting up meetings with the applicators. C. Shingle Creek Corridor Study. All field work has been completed. On December 7, 2004, Matthiesen and Diane Spector met with about 15 Brooklyn Park residents, city staff, and elected officials to present concepts for improving the creek from Brooklyn Boulevard to Candlewood Drive. The ecological restoration concept would restore the creek with a low flow channel and native streambank plantings. The dam at Brooklyn Boulevard would be removed and replaced with rock vanes riffle/pool sequences for every one foot drop in elevation. The residents liked the concept and asked city staff to pursue that type of design. Funding and timing will be key issues. D. Lakes TMDL Project. Matthiesen reported that Tim Larson at PCA is anticipating funding Phase II in January 2005. Phase II provides for completion of TMDLs for Bass, Cedar Island, Eagle, Pike, Magda, Meadow, Pomerleau and Schmidt Lakes. E. Pond Inspections. Staff has been performing the triennial pond inspections. Although budgeting has remained the same, there are three times the number of ponds requiring inspection. Staff has inspected more than half; approximately 50 sites remain to be visited. Work will be completed in 2005. Staff will review the project files in order to more accurately budget for this work in future years. They will also develop a protocol for cities to use since some cities are taking on this responsibility as part of their NPDES Phase II programs. BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE r3 . j Minutes Shingle Creak Watershed Management Commission December 9, 2004 page 2 VII. Project Review. SC2004-16 Hennepin County Transfer Station Recycling Facility, Brooklyn Park. Review proposed renovations and addition on the existing site located at 8100 Jefferson Highway. A complete project review was received on November 26, 2004. The project review fee and $2,000 escrow variance have been received. The proposed project involves construction of an 8200 -SF building addition and drive and parking area reconstruction on the 106 -acre site. Following completion, there will be no change in impervious area. The site meets the Commission requirements for rate control. The existing pond was constructed with a synthetic liner on top of a clay liner and a slide gate outlet so that captured spills could be controlled on-site. The existing pond does not have any permanent pools. The applicant is proposing to install three four -foot deep sump manholes/catch basins to improve water quality treatment. Because the primary purpose of the pond is spill containment, and with its unique construction, the applicant is requesting a variance from Commission rules. According to the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) there are no wetlands associated with this site. There will be no wetland impacts as a result of this project and a buffer will not be required. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Protected Waters Inventory (PWI) there are no protected waters located on-site. Lowest floor elevations have been specified which satisfy Commission one -foot freeboard requirements. The site is not within the 100 -year or 500 -year floodplain. A detailed erosion control plan satisfying Commission requirements has been received. The applicant is requesting a variance from the infiltration requirement since infiltrating water within a hazardous waste recycling facility has the potential to contaminate ground water. Adjacent property owners have been notified of the proposed project. The City has indicated there are no rate control issues for the pond. Motion by Abbey, second by Cooper to adopt Resolution 2004-08 Concerning a Variance to Project SC2004-16.... Motion carried. Motion by Boeck, second by Abbey to notify the City of Brooklyn Park that approval of SC2004-16 is granted pending receipt in the office of the Commission's engineer of a revised grading plan showing sump manholes/catch basins with minimum 6 -foot collection depths. Motion carried. VIII. Wetland Conservation Act (WCA). IX. Second Generation Plan. A. Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). Cooper reported that Minneapolis has approved the agreement. LeFevere indicated the amendment will be placed on Brooklyn Park's January Council agenda. B. Capital Improvement Program. See VI.A., above. C. Consolidating Commissions. Since Brooklyn Park and Champlin appear to be disinclined to approve consolidation, this item will be removed from the agenda. X. Education and Public Outreach Program. The Education and Public Outreach Committee (EPOC) met on December 7, 2004. An update was provided. A. Water Quality Education Grants. No applications were received in the past month. Last month the Commission broadened the scope to allow associations, scout groups, church groups, etc. to be eligible. A revised application and notice are being developed, and a press release written. B. Motion by Boeck, second by Cooper to hold the Annual Meeting/Open House as part of a regular Commission meeting. Motion carried. A date will be identified that will not conflict with school breaks. C. The 2004 NPDES Phase Il Annual Report was presented. It outlined the activities that occurred in the past year and identified activities proposed for 2005. Motion by Cooper, second by Carstens to accept the report. Motion carried. Staff will convey the report to the member cities. D. Nonresidential Properties BMPs Booklet. This booklet was originally envisioned as a four-page 8-1/2 x 11" brochure. As it was being developed and designed, it became apparent that more than four pages are required to provide enough useful information to property owners and managers. The EPOC has adopted the following strategy. Target the piece to apartment managers and townhome associations. BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE Minutes Shingle Creak Watershed Management Commission December 9, 2004 page 3 2. Prepare two pieces. The first would be a one page, laminated reference guide with a checklist of annual activities on one side and a handy reference on the other, such as a calendar. The second would be an 8-12 page booklet containing more detailed instructions on topics such as maintaining detention ponds, how to specify turf maintenance to minimize nutrient runoff, and proper use of parking lot ice control chemicals, etc. 3. Contact Bassett Creek WMO and WaterShed Partners to determine their interest in participating in this project. E. There was discussion about the possibility for a Mississippi River Cleanup event, potentially sponsored by West Mississippi WMO and with the partnership of the Mississippi WMO, Six Cities WMO, and Three Rivers Park District. The EPOC currently does not have enough people involved to take on this project; however, if one of the West Mississippi cities is willing to take the lead the EPOC would share the "how-to" gained from doing the Great Shingle Creek Cleanup. Staff will contact various cities and the other WMOs to gauge interest. X1. Grant Opportunities. A. Shoreline Restoration Grants. The three grants are currently being reviewed by a statewide DNR review group. It is anticipated that selections will be made by the end of the year. B. The DNR has announced it is taking applications for the Environmental and Conservation Partnership Grant Program. Pre -applications are due January 31, 2005. If the Commission wants to pursue this 50150 funding, Staff must prepare more detailed information for review at the January meeting. XII. Other Business. A. Solicitation of Letters of Interest. Responses to provide legal and administrative services were received from Kennedy & Graven and JASS. Responses to provide technical services were received from four engineering firms. Motion by Hanson, second by Abbey to accept the letters from Kennedy & Graven and JASS to provide services in 2005- 2006. Motion carried. Motion by Boeck, second by Jaeger to appoint Carstens, Hanson and Abbey as a committee to review the technical services responses and make a recommendation to the full Commission at their January meeting. Motion carried. Motion by Boeck, second by Hanson appointing Abbey as chair of the committee. Motion carried. B. Motion by Cooper, second by Abbey to accept the 2003 Audit Report. Motion carried. C. The draft 2003 Annual Report will be emailed to the Commissioners next week. Motion by Cooper, second by Boeck to accept the report pending the Chair's approval of review and comments received by December 27, 2004. Motion carried. D. Adjournment. There being no further business before the Commission, motion by Cooper, second by Jaeger to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 2:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Judie A. Anderson Recording Secretary JAA:tim JAShingle Creek\MeetingsO4\Decemberminutes.wpd BROOKLYN CENTER - BROOKLYN PARK - CRYSTAL - MAPLE GROVE - MINNEAPOLIS - NEW HOPE - OSSEO - PLYMOUTH - ROBBINSDALE JIM RAMSTAD THIRD DISTRICT, MINNESOTA WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE TRADE SUBCOMMITTEE HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE Congregg of the KJ niteb A&tateg ��jj��Louge of RJJepregentatibeg January 6, 2005 Wa,5bington, I -BC 20515-2303 The Honorable Randy Johnson Chair Hennepin County Board of Commissioners A-2400 Hennepin County Government Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487 Dear Randy: I write concerning the proposal to close the Mission Detox Facility in Plymouth. WASHINGTON OFFICE: 103 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515 (202)225-2871 DISTRICT OFFICE: 1809 PLYMOUTH ROAD SOUTH, #300 MINNETONKA, MN 55305 (952)738-8200 mn03@mail.house.gov www.house.gov/ramstad As several west suburban police chiefs and numerous officers have told me, such a closure would impose a major burden and significant cost factor on our west suburban police departments. The Plymouth facility saves our police the longer drive to Minneapolis, which is a costly burden on smaller departments with only one or two officers working nights. I earnestly hope you will support Plymouth Police Chief Mike Goldstein and the other west suburban chiefs, who use the facility as a vital resource for their individual police departments and public safety in general. Driving an intoxicated individual to Minneapolis obviously subtracts from the time our suburban officers can patrol our communities. I also agree with Chief Goldstein that the Sobering Center is ... "a good idea and the need is there, but not at the expense of Mission Detox." Many thanks for delaying action on this proposal so suburban police chiefs and officers can be heard. I respectfully urge you to keep Mission Detox open in the best interests of public safety in our west suburban communities. Many thanks for your consideration, and congratulations again on your re-election! Best regards, I JIM RAMSTAD i Member of Congress bc: Chief Michael Goldstein PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER �� OF P(j& S o < Sr9�OF M1NNE5O�P Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Capitol Security Driver & Vehicle Services Emergency Management / Emergency Response Commission State Fire Marshal / Pipeline Safety State Patrol Traffic Safety 14ESO Minnesota State Patrol District 4700 1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 410, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Phone: 651/405-6196 FAX: 651.405.6199 TTY: 612/282-6555 January 5, 2005 Mike Goldstein, Chief of Police Plymouth Police Department 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Chief Goldstein, As you are aware my partner, Trooper Jim Wellnitz, & I worked with Officer's Dave Groth, Dave Anderson & Dave Thompson during 2004. Our focus was on unsafe trucks and drivers operating commercial motor vehicles in the City of Plymouth. Now that we have moved into 2005 I have compiled the activity for last year. We worked a total of 17 shifts in the City of Plymouth. There were 254 inspections completed and a total of 2106 violations found. One hundred eighty two trucks were in a condition that an out of service order was placed on the vehicle. This means that immediate repairs had to be made before the trucks or trailers could be moved. We found 24 drivers who were ordered out of service. They were ordered out of service for having suspended, revoked or canceled licenses, no licenses, wrong class licenses, or violation of license restrictions. Some were also in violation of hours of service regulations or not medically qualified. Ninety-nine drivers were in violation of the federal rules requiring seat belts be worn when operating commercial motor vehicles. We also found a total of 39 overweight violations. All of the violations were in excess of 1000 pounds. There were 141 citations issued for driver violations and 171 for equipment violations. eARRIVEALIVE Internet: http://www.dps.state.mn.us ' . — 7 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Six drivers were arrested for outstanding warrants, one for a felony warrant. Without the efforts and cooperation of Officer's Groth, Anderson & Thompson none of this would have been possible. They are a credit to the Plymouth Police Department and the City of Plymouth. We are currently setting up the 2005 calendar for enhanced enforcement efforts. If you would like to schedule any dates feel free to call Trooper Wellnitz (651-247-9121) or I (612 718 1203) and we will add your requested dates. Sincerely, Jim U er CVI 2 Minnesota State Patrol Z-�0 January 12, 2005 CITY O� PLYp10U1}+ SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED NO WAKE ZONE ORDINANCE Dear Plymouth Resident: The Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 9, at 5:30 p.m., at City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, to share detailed information and hear opinions to protect sensitive aquatic vegetation in designated areas of the lake. The no wake zones would affect three very small areas: the northwest corner of the lake, the area just east of the French Park boat launch and a small portion at the southeast corner of the lake. If approved, "no wake" signs would be posted in these areas so boaters know to reduce their speed to limit boat -induced waves. This ordinance is an important part of Plymouth's Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan for Medicine Lake. That plan established three types of management areas for Medicine Lake — protection, shoreline restoration and control areas. No wake zones are one way of safeguarding the areas designated for protection. These areas include significant numbers of desirable aquatic plants. Weed removal, plant restoration and rough fish removal are other ways that plants are protected in these areas. The proposed Plymouth no wake ordinance is based on a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources model ordinance. Because Medicine Lake is in both the cities of Plymouth and Medicine Lake, both cities must approve the no wake zones. Following the public hearing, the proposed ordinance, along with records of testimony at the public hearing, will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. Sincerely, Shane Missaghi Water Resources Engineer PLYMOUTH Adding QUAD pgffe tf'tTRRESRC\EDUCATIO\AVM\noWAKEletter.doc 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 ® PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER www.Cl.plymouth.mmus January 14, 2005 Mr. and Mrs. Josephson 145 Teakwood Lane Plymouth, MN Dear Mr. and Mrs. Josephson: I understand that you have recently contacted Mayor Judy Johnson and councilmembers regarding your claim for flooding damages at 145 Teakwood Lane. They have inquired of me about the status of the claim. I have contacted the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, the City's insurer, and learned that you have retained an attorney. I also understand that the League Insurance Claims Adjuster has a scheduled appointment to meet with your attorney. Since legal counsel is involved, the City Council and staff have been advised not to discuss the issue. Communication and resolution of the issue must occur between our legal representatives. I did want you to know that the Mayor and several City Councilmembers have inquired of me about the issue on your behalf, and I wanted to notify you of the reason that they are unable to discuss it with you at this time. They are most interested and willing to discuss any other issue with you in the future. Sincerely, Laurie Ahrens City Manager PLYMOUTH _'Idding Quality to Life 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD . PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (763) 509-5000 www.ci.piymouth.mn.us